If my Kenwood KD decks can't be repaired?


I have 2 Kenwood KD decks and both are out of action. They are so well engineered and come with simple features that simply don't appear on modern decks - end of side motor shut down and arm lift. They also come with very good gimbal arms that are a doddle to set up. The bearing assembly because that is what it is is superb will go on forever.

There used to be a good D/D repair co. in the UK that imploded. If the inevitable has occurred what possible alternative exists, bearing in mind that I am at the point of wanting to digitise my LP collection, CDs I will keep to use on the hugely under rated Marantz CD6007 which walks all over the original Marantz and the 63KI.

So, suggestions for a new/second hand T/T preferably D/D.

deep_south

@russ69 

The British always called turntables a deck!

Linn Sondek LP12 - House of Linn

  • Estimated Reading Time: 3 mins

Linn’s brand new Krane tonearm and Adikt moving magnet cartridge complete the deck. Linn's newly designed Krane tonearm represents a significant performance upgrade for the original Majik LP12 turntable with the Project 9-cc tonearm or decks with other brand tonearms, Linn’s Krane tonearm is engineered to provide a high level of precision at a more accessible price point.

@deep_south

I think a used Technics SL-1200 would be a nice choice. It is a manual with no auto features!